Paris’s tastiest indoor adventures: food, fun, and culture

Pssst: the English guided tour is popular and books up fast! We recommend checking availability here and reserving your spot well in advance. Or you can go for a self audio guided tour in the morning (booking not required for this option).  Take a well-earned break after a busy day of sightseeing and relax over some fine wine and cheese at Paris' most exciting wine bar. It's the number one destination in Paris for wine lovers.From Sauvignon Blanc to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, you'll be taken on a journey from grape to wine before tasting three French wines. The experience combines historical insights with wine-tasting education and information about the wine-making regions around France. Journey into the atmospheric wine cellars at Les Caves du Louvre and discover a world of wine with a memorable wine-tasting tour experience with their trained sommeliers.This experience is an adult-only tasting session. If you have bought a child pass, your child/teen will not be allowed to participate in this event. Be sure to book a non-drinker slot for your child on their booking website. There is also a comfortable waiting area with free Wi-Fi, where they can relax and wait for you while you attend the tasting.

As one of Paris’ most interactive attractions, you’ll have hours of fun in this eclectic museum.Musée Grévin is the ultimate place to come to meet all your favorite movie stars, artists, musicians, royals and celebrities. Wander through lifelike scenes depicting historic and modern Paris and come face-to-face with over 250 French and international celebrities that look exactly like their real-life versions. You'll journey through Paris' fascinating history, learning all about its culture, with everything from opera and fashion to football and rugby covered.Learn all about the French Revolution through the dramatic visual scenes as well as key events from 19th and 20th Century history. There’s plenty of contemporary characters including in the line-up too, including Katy Perry, Angelina Jolie, Cristiano Ronaldo and more. One of Musée Grévin's must-see displays is the stunning Palais des Mirages, which was created in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition at the Trocadéro. Walk through this specially designed, opulent exhibit and experience a fantastical sound and light show like no other.You'll also get the chance to learn about the unique step-by-step creation of Musée Grévin's lifelike wax figures, from the precise details of their makeup to the models who sit in for the body molds. Touch some of the resin and the hair used to make the final products if you're feeling curious.

Step inside for a guided tour that reveals cabinets of curiosities showcasing beautiful artifacts and ephemera from the history of perfume-making. Highlights include an ancient Mesopotamian kohl vase hewn out of chalk, a fine silver-gilt pomander from the Middle Ages and an ornate Louis XIV perfume burner.Learn about some of the planet’s best-loved floral fragrances, including Chinese osmanthus, Italian bergamot and Australian sandalwood, and visit the stills room to discover how scent is extracted from their flowers through the process of distillation.Established in the city of Grasse a century ago, the Fragonard perfumery celebrates a different flower every year. During your workshop, you’ll learn about this year’s chosen bloom, before being guided through the process of creating your own ‘flower of the year’ eau de toilette. The resulting scent is yours to take away as a 12ml bottle spray.This olfactory journey through the history of perfume includes a short guided tour of Fragonard’s Musée du Parfum.Close to other major Paris attractions including the Paris Opéra and Louvre Museum, Fragonard’s Musée du Parfum is set in an attractive 19th-century townhouse in the 9th arrondissement.

Embark on an adventurous journey through 4,000 years and learn about the history of cocoa and chocolate through words, pictures, and delightfully sweet flavors.The museum is home to a unique collection of 1000+ objects and artifacts dedicated to chocolate, and you’ll get to explore them all through the fascinating Choco Story, which charts the chocolate-making process from its origins to the present day. You’ll learn about key ingredients that go into your favorite bar, as well as how the chocolate-making process has changed and evolved throughout time. Finally, a virtual demonstration will reveal the secret of making chocolates that are truly delicious.

With this experience, you’ll not only get to sample some delicious varieties, but you’ll also learn all about the cheese-making process, and the different characteristics of the cheeses you sample.Ô Chateau is a great spot to enjoy a couple of hours indulging in French delicacies. Sophisticated yet unpretentious, it's a great way for foodie-enthusiasts and novices alike to enjoy learning about this famous French delicacy.

This champagne offer was inspired by Café Gourmand (the act of enjoying a selection of mignardises with an espresso) and this venue has decided to create their version of this tradition by pairing some tasty sweet pastries with a glass of Champagne.Restaurant Au Cadet de Gascogne is located in Montmartre, right on Place du Tertre, famous for its artists and painters. From the terrace, you can enjoy views of Sacré Cœur Basilica, which also happens to be a two-minute stroll from the restaurant.